by Naomi Federiuk | Apr 15, 2024 | News
63% of American adults claim to be Christians but only a meager 4% agree with the Bible’s teachings,* revealing a striking gap where many identify with the term “Christian” but only a fraction embody the values, practices, and attitudes of a genuine Jesus...
by Sean Thome | Mar 25, 2024 | Monthly Prayer Update
Happy Easter Week After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat...
by Naomi Federiuk | Mar 4, 2024 | News
Is Portland still a graveyard for church plants? While precise figures and anecdotes range regarding the success rates of church plants in the Northwest, it’s evident planting a church in Portland, Oregon is no walk in the park. With dwindling church attendance and...
by Naomi Federiuk | Feb 20, 2024 | Monthly Prayer Update
Expand Prayer Update: Please pray for wisdom, encouragement, and equipping for Mustard Seed Discipleship Training we will be doing with The Bridge Church from February 18th through March 17th. Sean Thomé will be facilitating a church leadership vision seminar for...
by Naomi Federiuk | Feb 12, 2024 | Expand Uganda, Ministry Update
In January, our stateside team joined up with our dedicated colleagues in Uganda for an exciting two-week mission. Our Mission Serving Leaders to Expand God’s Kingdom Our Ministries Encouraging Pastors Training Disciples Planting Churches The Impact Praise God!...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jan 31, 2024 | News
We extend our heartfelt gratitude for your steadfast support, both in prayer and financial partnership. As we step into 2024, let us take a moment to reflect and joyfully celebrate the remarkable things that God has accomplished through our US Church Plants. The...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jan 17, 2024 | Monthly Prayer Update
Expand Uganda Prayer Update: Thank you for praying for our team and time in Uganda. We praise God for the amazing work that was accomplished for his glory Pray for wisdom and guidance in implementing the Bible and sustainability training for our pastors in Uganda...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jan 13, 2024 | Expand Uganda
January 13, 2024: Farewell Uganda! Praise Update: 1. Before heading to the airport, the team made one last trip to say farewell to brothers and sisters in Kachuwanga. 2. The team had such an amazing time in Uganda encouraging pastors, training disciples and visiting...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jan 9, 2024 | Ministry Update, News
If you are a pastor or the spouse of a pastor, chances are high that you may be experiencing feelings of loneliness, stress, and discouragement. This likelihood increases, especially if you are engaged in Kingdom work as a church planter, grappling with the...
by Naomi Federiuk | Jan 2, 2024 | Expand Uganda, News
(Follow the travel blog) Uganda, Here we come! We are thrilled to announce our ongoing collaboration with our dedicated team in Uganda! Our stateside team will be joining forces with our Uganda counterparts for an action-packed two weeks starting January 3rd. This...